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Introductions To Computing (2 Quart) Flashcards

1
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Types of Broadbrand Internet Connections

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  • DSL (Digital-Subscriber Line)
  • Cable Internet
  • Fiber-optic Internet
  • Satellite Internet
  • Fixed Wireless Internet
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How does data transmit with DSL Internet?

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DSL transmits data through telephone lines, allowing internet and phone usage at the same time.

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How is the speed of DSL Internet determined?

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The speed of DSL decreases the farther you are from the provider’s central office.

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What is an advantage of DSL Internet?

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DSL is widely available and generally cheaper than other broadband options.

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What is a disadvantage of DSL Internet?

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DSL speed can be inconsistent based on the distance from the provider’s central office.

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How does Cable Internet transmit data?

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Cable Internet uses the cable television network, transmitting data through coaxial cables.

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What influences the speed of Cable Internet?

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The speed can vary depending on the number of users in your area, as it shares bandwidth.

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What is an advantage of Cable Internet?

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Cable Internet typically offers faster speeds than DSL, suitable for streaming and downloads.

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What is a disadvantage of Cable Internet?

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Cable Internet speeds can slow down during peak usage times due to shared bandwidth.

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How does data transmit with Fiber-optic Internet?

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Fiber-optic Internet transmits data as light through fiber cables, allowing high-speed data transfer.

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What are the speeds like for Fiber-optic Internet?

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Fiber-optic Internet provides very high speeds for both uploads and downloads.

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What is an advantage of Fiber-optic Internet?

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It offers high speeds and is less affected by interference compared to DSL and cable.

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What is a disadvantage of Fiber-optic Internet?

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Fiber-optic Internet has limited availability, mostly in urban and suburban areas.

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How does Satellite Internet transmit data?

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Satellite Internet transmits data via satellites in space, making it accessible in remote and rural areas.

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What is the main advantage of Satellite Internet?

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It is available almost anywhere, making it ideal for areas without access to other broadband options.

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What is a disadvantage of Satellite Internet?

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Satellite Internet often has higher latency, lower speeds, and can be affected by weather conditions.

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How does Satellite Internet’s speed and reliability compare to other broadband types?

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Satellite Internet typically has slower speeds and higher latency than terrestrial options like DSL, cable, or fiber.

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How does Fixed Wireless Internet transmit data?

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Fixed Wireless Internet uses radio signals from a nearby base station, rather than cables or phone lines.

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What is an advantage of Fixed Wireless Internet?

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It doesn’t require phone lines or cables, making it useful in rural areas or places lacking other broadband options.

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What is a disadvantage of Fixed Wireless Internet?

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The connection can be affected by physical obstructions, like buildings or trees, and sometimes by weather.

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Where is Fixed Wireless Internet typically used?

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It’s often used in rural areas where other broadband types aren’t available.

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What is ISPs (Internet Service Provider’s)?.

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It manage
internet traffic and offer connection to
residential and business customers.

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It Offers fiber, DSL, and wireless broadband
services.

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PLDT

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It provides fiber internet across
many cities and provinces.

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Converge ICT

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It offers fiber, DSL, and LTE
home internet.

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Globe Telecom

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providers are entities that
provide a range of services over the
internet such as email, online storage,
social media, and cloud-based software.

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OSP (Online Service Provider)

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This __ often don’t directly
manage the connection itself but offer
access to specific services.

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OSP (Online Service Provider)

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These providers deliver internet services
wirelessly using radio frequency, often
used in areas where wired broadband is
difficult to install.

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WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider)

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It’s software used to access
and navigate the World Wide Web.

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Web Browser

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It’s another term for a URL (Uniform
Resource Locator).

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Web Address

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The components of a Web Address

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  • Protocol
  • Domain Name
  • Path
  • Query String
  • Port Number (optional)
  • Fragment (optional)
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This specifies how data is transferred between the browser and the web
server (e.g., “http://” or “https://” for secure connections).

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Protocol

33
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This identifies the website (e.g., www.example.com).

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Domain Name

34
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This specifies a particular page or file on the website (e.g., “/about-us”).

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Path

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It provides additional data to the server, often for searches or
dynamic content (e.g., “?search=term”).

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Query String

36
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It specifies the port used to access the resource (e.g.,
“:80” for HTTP or “:443” for HTTPS).

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Port Number (optional)

37
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Refers to a specific section of a page (e.g., “#section1”).

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Fragment (optional)

38
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Identify the components of a web address on this link “https://video.google.co.uk:80/videoplay?docid=-72078230&hl=en#00h02m30s”.

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(https:) = Protocol
(video) = Subdomain
(google.co.uk) = Domain Name
(:80) = Port Number (optional)
(videoplay) = Path
(?) = Query
(docid=-72078230&hl=en) = Parameters
(#00h02m30s) = Fragments (optional)

39
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It’s a software system
designed to search for information on the
internet.

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Search Engine

40
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How a Search Engine Works?

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Crawling: The search engine uses bots, also known as spiders or crawlers, to scan the web and gather information about web pages.

Indexing: The information collected by the bots is stored in the search engine’s index, a vast database of web content.

Ranking: When you search for something, the search engine’s algorithm sorts through the indexed pages and ranks them based on their relevance to your search.

Results Display: The most relevant results appear at the top of the list on the search engine results page (SERP), with a link, a short description, and
sometimes additional information.

41
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SERP stand for?

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Search Engine Results Page

42
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Types of Websites

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  • Portal
  • News Website
  • Informational Website
  • Business/Marketing Website
  • Blog
  • Wiki
  • Online Search Network
  • Educational Entertainment
  • Advocacy Website
  • Web Application
  • Content Aggregator
  • Personal Website
43
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It serves as a gateway to various
types of content or services.

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Portal

44
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These websites deliver the latest
information on current events. They
typically focus on journalism and can be updated in real-time.

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News Website

45
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These sites are designed to provide
knowledge or facts about a particular
topic.

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Informational Website

46
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The primary function of this type of
website is to promote a business, brand, product, or service.

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Business/Marketing Website

47
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This site are personal or professional
websites where individuals or groups
share articles, opinions, stories, and
updates on specific topics.

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Blog

48
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It’s a collaborative website where
users can create, edit, and update content.

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Wiki

49
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These websites focus on building social connections and allowing users to interact, share content, and communicate in various ways.

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Online Social Network

50
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These sites combine educational content with entertainment to make learning fun.

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Educational Entertainment

51
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This site are created by groups
or organizations to promote a particular
cause, agenda, or issue.

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Advocacy Website

52
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It’s an interactive tool hosted on
the web, allowing users to perform specific tasks online.

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Web Application

53
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These sites collect and compile content from various sources, organizing it in one location.

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Content Aggregator

54
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This site is created by an
individual to share personal information,
showcase their work, or express their
interests.

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Personal Website

55
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Successful communication involves?.

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the exchange of information between
two or more devices.

56
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It generates the message or data
that needs to be transmitted to another device.

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Sending Device (Transmitter)

57
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__ is responsible for
converting the data from the sending device into a
format that can be transmitted over the
communications channel.

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Communications Device (Interface)

58
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__ is the medium
through which the data travels from the sender to
the receiver. The channel can be either wired or
wireless, and it carries the encoded information
between the two devices.

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Communications Channel (Medium)

59
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__ is the endpoint of the
communication process, responsible for capturing
the transmitted data.

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Receiving Device (Receiver)

60
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It initiates
communication by producing data.

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Sending Device

61
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converts and prepares
the data for transmission

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Communications Device

62
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serves as the path for the data to travel,

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Communications
Channel

63
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captures and
processes the transmitted data.

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Receiving Device

64
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Therefore those components for communication, ensure that?.

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It ensure that information is
successfully transmitted from one point to
another.

65
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Computer Communications

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  • Wireless Messaging Services
  • Wireless Internet Access Points (Wi-Fi Hotspots)
  • Cybercafés
  • Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
  • Collaboration
  • Groupware
  • Voice Mail
  • Web Services
66
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These services enable users to send and receive
messages through wireless networks, typically
over cellular or Wi-Fi networks.

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Wireless Messaging Services

67
Q

This provide wireless Internet
connectivity in various public or private locations.

A

Wi-Fi access points

68
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This are the physical locations where people can access computers connected to the Internet, typically for a fee.

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Cybercafés

69
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This allows devices to determine their location by receiving signals from satellites. This technology is used for navigation, location tracking, and mapping.

A

Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

70
Q

This tools enable multiple users to work
together in real-time, regardless of their physical
locations.

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Collaborations

71
Q

It refers to software designed to
facilitate group collaboration by providing shared
spaces for communication, task management,
and project coordination.

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Groupware

72
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It is a service that records audio
messages when a recipient is unable to answer a
call.

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Voice mail

73
Q

This are standardized software interfaces that allow applications to communicate
with one another over the Internet.

A

Web Services

74
Q

This __ are central to enabling
wireless messaging, internet access through
hotspots, and public browsing through
cybercafés.

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Computer Communications

75
Q

__ systems help with navigation, while __, __, and __ enable teamwork and seamless
application interaction.

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GPS
Collaboration Tools, Groupware and Web services

76
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It support asynchronous voice communication,
ensuring messages can be delivered even when
the recipient is unavailable.

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Voice Mail Systems

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